Living with Long Covid can feel isolating, especially if you are a healthcare worker who is used to caring for others.
Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK (SHH-UK) runs free, confidential online peer support groups exclusively for healthcare workers living with Long Covid. These groups offer an opportunity to connect with others who understand both the realities of Long Covid and the challenges of working in healthcare.
Our support groups are open to healthcare workers living with Long Covid, including:
To join our day time groups you do not need to be currently employed to attend.
Our groups provide a safe, supportive environment where you can:
All groups are:
Each session is facilitated online by at least two SHH-UK volunteer moderators. For details of how to join the groups please email supportgroup@shh-uk.org.
When: First Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm
Who is it for?
Healthcare workers living with Long Covid who are:
When: Second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am
A relaxed, informal session with no set agenda.
Open to all healthcare workers living with Long Covid, whether you are working or not.
When: Third Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am
These specialist sessions are designed specifically for healthcare workers experiencing cognitive dysfunction as part of Long Covid.
Open to all healthcare workers living with Long Covid and cognitive dysfunction, whether you are working or not.
When: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am
A friendly support group centred on creative crafts with time to chat with others who understand Long Covid.
Open to all healthcare workers living with Long Covid.
If you would like:
please email supportgroup@shh-uk.org or contact us through our social media channels.
Details of the groups taking place in August – September 2026 can be found by clicking here.
Details of groups taking place in October and November 2026 can be found by clicking here.
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Join SHH-UK’s online support groups for healthcare workers with Long Covid this October and November. Connect, chat and share with others.
A large US study of almost 2,000 children and adolescents found that those meeting the research threshold for probable Long COVID were more likely to experience difficulties with grades, attention and participation with friends.
